Self performance test results of british candidate beef bulls

Abstract

The authors evaluated the self-performance test results of Angus (n=24), Hereford (n=31) and Galloway (n=6) candidate bulls between the years of 2005 and 2009. The production traits (365 days adjusted weight, average gain during test, back-fat thickness), the reproduction traits (205 days adjusted weight, size points, height at hip, scrotal circum) and the selection index were analyed. Significant differences were found among breeds in all traits, except for the size points and the scrotal circum.